Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao Heading to the Big Screen
Xiran Jay Zhao’s bestselling YA novel Iron Widow is heading to the big screen! Erik Feig’s Picturestart has obtained the rights to the novel, and J.C. Lee is set to write the screenplay for a film adaptation. Lee’s previous screenwriting credits include Luce, To My Girls, Looking, Love, Victor, and The Morning Show. Picturestart’s Jessica Switch and Julia Hammer will produce alongside Erik Feig. Samie Kim Falvey will executive produce.
Bridgerton Prequel Series Introduces First Images of Young Queen Charlotte
Netflix and Shondaland have released the first photo from the Bridgerton limited prequel series, entitled Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The series is based on the origins of Queen Charlotte, and the first photo from the show gives fans a first look at a young Queen Charlotte, played by India Amarteifio. Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Agatha Danbury) and Ruth Gemmell (Lady Violet Bridgerton) will all reprise their roles for this series. Also joining the cast are Michelle Fairley as Princess Augusta, Corey Mylchreest as Young King George, Arsema Thomas as Young Agatha Danbury, Sam Clemmett as Young Brimsley, Freddie Dennis as Reynolds, Richard Cunningham as Lord Bute, Tunji Kasim as Adolphus, Rob Maloney as the Royal Doctor, Cyril Nri as Lord Danbury, and Hugh Sachs as Brimsley (older). Shonda Rhimes serves as writer and showrunner. She also executive produces along with Betsy Beers and Tom Verica, who also directs.
Here’s A Peek Inside Boston’s Newest Bookstore Beacon Hill Books
A new bookstore is opening up in Boston soon! Here’s a sneak peak at the stunning new five story shop. Each floor will focus on books for different kinds of readers. But beyond that, the bookstore is divided into individual rooms, each painted and decorated to appeal to a different subset of readers. The store will also include a cafe with coffee, snacks, an afternoon English tea service, and wine. Check out their website for more details.
Wolf Hall Author Hilary Mantel Dies at 70
Booker Prize-winning author Hilary Mantel has died at 70 years old. She was a prolific writer of books, including Wolf Hall.